It's only Tuesday and yet the clock can't tick fast enough for Browns center Alex Mack.
After analyzing the film from Cleveland's season opening loss to the Jets, the Browns are eager to prove to the Dawg Pound this is a capable, competitive football team that can improve on last season's 7-9 record.
"We definitely want to get back on the field," Mack said on The Really Big Show on ESPN 850 WKNR. "The Jets were a good opponent and we left a lot of plays out there on the field. Little mistakes really hurt us. It burns. You're eager to get back out there."
Mack was one of a dozen Browns players scheduled to appear on ESPN 850 WKNR throughout the day to promote the Cleveland Browns Foundation's 2015 Radiothon.
Fans have until 1 p.m. Wednesday to place their bids on numerous items and experiences available in this year's Radiothon, a 28-hour fundraiser that will benefit the Cleveland Browns Foundation in its mission to promote education and youth development across the Greater Cleveland area.
Mack and other members of the offensive line will be hosting a private all-you-eat-buffet at the Browns' team facility in Berea. Who wouldn't want to eat and tour the building with a bunch of 300-pounders?
"I don't think people realize Friday's are half days for us," Mack said. "And we have a catered meal and it's always pretty good. It's not the regular cafeteria food they are bidding on."
Food has become a passion that's brought the offensive line together. During the offseason, the offensive line had regular potluck dinners. Mack said both John Greco and Mitchell Schwartz are crafty in the kitchen, while Joe Thomas' specialty is barbecuing on the grill. Mack is big on making the side dishes and whipped up a cauliflower frittata.
"We started doing this two years ago and not a single person brought a vegetable," Mack said with laughter. "It was only meat and potatoes."
Who eats the most at these shindigs? Thomas.
"He puts it back," Mack said.
Mack says he doesn't count calories but he'll do so after he's done playing in the NFL.
"Currently, I just eat as much as I'd like and work out a lot," Mack said. "I think it's working."
DL Danny Shelton heads out to the field for pregame warmups
K Travis Coons Takes some practice kicks in pregame warmups
DL Danny Shelton heads out to the field for pregame warmups
DL Randy Starks loosens up in pregame warmups
LB Karlos Dansby participates in pregame stretches
RB Isaiah Crowell particpates in pregame stretches
DB Joe Haden communicates with the Browns coaching staff before the game
Former RB Jim Brown watches the Cleveland Browns warm up before the game
QB Josh McCown throws a pass before an NFL football game against the New York Jets
Backup QB Johnny Manziel throws a pass before an NFL football game against the New York Jets
Cleveland Browns QB Josh McCown throws a pass during the first half of the game
Cleveland Browns' Craig Robertson (53) and Donte Whitner (31) tackle New York RB Jets' Chris Ivory
RB Isaiah Crowell rushes the ball in the first half of the game
DB Joe Haden makes a tackle along the Browns' sideline
LB Karlos Dansby calls out defensive adjustments furing the first half of the game
DB Tramon Williams and DB K'Waun Williams talking defensive schemes in the first half of the game
Head Coach Mike Pettine
QB Johnny Manziel snaps the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets
QB Johnny Manziel throws a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the game
QB Johnny Manziel celebrates with teammates Isaiah Crowell (34) and Andrew Hawkins (16) after throwing a touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin
QB Johnny Manziel reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin
WR Travis Benjamin (11) catches a pass on his way to a touchdown during the first half
WR Travis Benjamin scores a touchdown in the first half of the game
QB Johnny Manziel and WR Travis Benjamin reacts to the touchdown throw
DB Joe Haden on the field during the first half of the game
LB Craig Robertson reacts after making an open field tackle on special teams
Cleveland Browns offensive line involved in a play during the second half
DL Danny Shelton awaits the next defensive play
LB Paul Kruger hits New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as he throws a pass during the game
Browns defense hits Jets' QB Ryan Fitzpatrick trying to recover a high snap
C Alex Mack calls out offensive adjustments for the offensive line
Browns special teams on the line
Browns' defense piles on to stop the Jets' running back
RB Shaun Draugh receives a kickoff in the endzone
A lone Browns fan cheers in Metlife Stadium
